高频话题03 人与自我—购物
Passage 1
If you’re feeling in the mood for grilled food but don’t have a barbecue, then deciding what product to purchase can be a bit difficult. So to help you get a better understanding of just some of the choices available, here’s our guide to buying a new BBQ.
Charcoal vs Gas
The first decision is how your BBQ is going to be powered. There are essentially two main choices: the traditional way with charcoal, or the quick and convenient way with gas. For those who get frustrated with the process of lighting coals and waiting for them to reach the desired temperature, then gas is the easy option. It’s clean and gets up to temperature in an instant. But for many, the main fun of a barbecue lies in the back-to-basics cooking that hot coal brings natural barbecue fire. You’ll also find a far greater range of charcoal barbecues.
Size
For anyone who likes to throw a garden party with a busy barbecue at the centre of the action, there are some vast grills(烤架) available. But unless you’re regularly feeding the masses, then these BBQ beasts can be impractical. Smaller meals are better suited to smaller equipment, so be realistic about the size that best suits you.
Open grill or lid
While facing the barbecue selection of your nearest retailer, you’ll notice that some of them have lids. These will usually be round and will make you pay more than the lidless options. But if you want the benefit of being able to cook larger items over a longer period of time, such as a whole chicken, then a lid will be essential.
1. Which BBQ is suitable for Jack, who likes back-to-basics cooking and often invites friends to the garden party?
A. Gas barbecue in small size. B. Gas barbecue in big size.
C. Charcoal barbecue with big grills. D. Charcoal barbecue with small grills.
2. What is the difference between the open grill and the one with a lid?
A. The open grill costs more. B. The open grill looks superior.
C. The open grill is more reliable. D. The open grill is less suitable for larger items.
3. Which column of the magazine is the passage most likely selected from?
A. Lifestyle. B. Business. C. Culture. D. Sports.
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. A
【语篇解读】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了选购烧烤架的具体方法。
1. 细节理解题。根据Charcoal vs Gas部分的“But for many, the main fun of a barbecue lies in the back-to-basics cooking that hot coal brings natural barbecue fire. (但对许多人来说，烧烤的主要乐趣在于回归基本的烹饪，热炭带来自然的烧烤火。)”和Size部分的“For anyone who likes to throw a garden party with a busy barbecue at the centre of the action, there are some vast grills (烤架) available. (对于那些喜欢举办花园派对，并在活动中心进行烧烤的人来说，这里有一些大型烧烤架可供选择。)”可知，炭火烧烤适合喜欢回归基本的烹饪的人，大型烧烤架适合喜欢举办花园派对的人，因此Jack应该选择带大型烧烤架的炭火烧烤。故选C项。
2. 细节理解题。根据Open grill or lid部分的“But if you want the benefit of being able to cook larger items over a longer period of time, such as a whole chicken, then a lid will be essential. (但如果你想在更长的时间内烹饪体积更大的食物，比如整只鸡，那么盖子将是必不可少的。)”可知，开放式的和带盖式的烤架的区别在于前者不太适合体积较大的食物。故选D项。
3. 推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是第一段中“So to help you get a better understanding of just some of the choices available, here’s our guide to buying a new BBQ. (因此，为了帮助你更好地了解一些可获得的选择，这里是我们购买新烧烤架的指南。)”可知，文章为想要做烧烤、购买烧烤架的人群提供了购买指南，从炭火和燃气、尺寸、开放式和带盖式三个方面具体介绍了选购的方法。因此，文章主要涉及饮食和购物领域，应该会出现在杂志的生活方式栏目里。故选A项。
Passage 2
If you’re after a quick snap, if you’re out and about, here are a few brilliant instant cameras to choose from.
Instax Mini 12
Made by Fujifilm. the Instax Mini series of cameras is ideal for taking quick snaps and getting high-quality credited card sized photos. The Mini com with built-in flash, a close-up lens and selfie lens for talking those perfect shots. The camera comes in a range of bright colors, including sky blue and clay white.
Polaroid Go
Famous for their cameras, Polaroid still makes instant cameras in the modern day, with a classic look. The Go comes with autofocus as well as a self timer for effectively capturing the moment and producing quality Polaroid photographs for you to keep. It also comes in a range of funky colors, if all black or white isn’t your preference.
Instax Mini Evo
The Mini Evo combined camera and printer is a compact device with a 28mm lens that’s capable of letting you review and edit photos before printing them. Also featured is a back 2.7-inch LCD screen for viewing what you’re shooting and the ability to print from your phone via Bluetooth.
Instax Mini 40
Coming just in a single but vintage black design, the Insax Mini 40 is a solid option for quick instant snaps, with a one-touch selfie mode and a more traditional looking camera, fixed with a 60mm lens. It’s also small enough to fit comfortably in your burn bag or pocket to take a quick snap if you’re out and about.
4. What do Instax Mini 12 and Polaroid Go have in common?
A. Both have selfie lens. B. Both have optional colors.
C. Both are in small size. D. Both have a classic look
5. If you wish to print photos in your smartphone through a camera, which model is suitable?
A. Instax Mini 12. B. Polaroid Go.
C. Instax Mini Evo. D. Instax Mini 40
6. What is the unique feature of Instax Mini 40?
A. The built-in flash. B. The photo-editing function.
C. The autofocus function. D. The single black design.
【答案】4. B 5. C 6. D
【语篇解读】本文是应用文。文章主要介绍4款出色的即时相机。
4. 推理判断题。根据Instax Mini 12部分“The camera comes in a range of bright colors, including sky blue and clay white. (相机有一系列明亮的颜色，包括天蓝色和粘土白色。)”和Polaroid Go部分“It also comes in a range of funky colors, if all black or white isn’t your preference. (如果你不喜欢全黑或全白的话，它也有一系列时髦的颜色。)”可知，它们都有可选的颜色。故选B。
5. 细节理解题。根据Instax Mini Evo部分“Also featured is a back 2.7-inch LCD screen for viewing what you’re shooting and the ability to print from your phone via Bluetooth. (此外，还有一个2.7英寸的背面液晶屏幕，可以查看您正在拍摄的内容，并可以通过蓝牙打印。)”可知，如果你想通过相机在智能手机中打印照片，可以使用Instax Mini Evo。故选C。
6. 细节理解题。根据Instax Mini 40部分“Coming just in a single but vintage black design, the Insax Mini 40 is a solid option for quick instant snaps, with a one-touch selfie mode and a more traditional looking camera, fixed with a 60mm lens. (Insax Mini 40采用单一但复古的黑色设计，是快速即时拍摄的可靠选择，具有一键自拍模式和外观更传统的相机，配有60毫米镜头。)”可知，Insax Mini 40独特之处是它采用了单一但复古的黑色设计。故选D。
Passage 3
FUN TOY SHOP ON SALE!During opening hours this weekend! | ||
Toy Train¥ 33 Press a button and it plays music. It can move and turn round and round. | Toy Monkey ¥ 20 It is small. It cannot climb but you can hang it everywhere. Its tail is long and strong. | Doll ¥ 31 She is beautiful. She is lovely. She loves to be dressed up in different clothes. |
Toy Duck ¥ 27 It is small but it is fun. Squeeze it to hear its voice. Play with it in the bathtub (浴缸). | Toy Plane ¥ 46 It is not a bird, but it can fly up high in the sky. It is not a fish, but it can swim under water. | Robot Dog ¥ 54 It can walk. It can talk. Clap your hands to make it dance. Throw a ball and say “catch”. |
Don’t miss it! | ||
Shop 203, Red Star Shopping Center, 32 Ring Road, Ningnan Tel: 4573128 Mon. - Sat.: 9:30 - 21:00; Sun. and public holidays: 10:00-21:00 | ||
7. Which toy can let you listen to music?
A. The toy train. B. The toy monkey.
C. The toy duck. D. The toy plane.
8. What toys can you play in water?
A. The toy train and the toy duck. B. The toy duck and the toy plane.
C. The toy plane and the toy monkey. D. The toy monkey and the toy duck.
9. Anna want to buy a toy that can move by itself and can speak to her. Which toy would she like?
A. The toy train. B. The toy monkey.
C. The toy duck. D. The robot dog.
10. How much does Anna have to pay if she buys a toy duck and a robot dog on Saturday?
A. Eighty-one yuan. B. Eighty-eight yuan.
C. Ninety yuan. D. Ninety-seven yuan.
11. Anna wants to go to the shop on Sunday. She can arrive at the toy shop earliest at ________.
A. 9:00 a.m. B. 9:30 a.m.
C. 10:00 a.m. D. 11:00 a.m.
【答案】7. A 8. B 9. D 10. A 11. C
【语篇解读】本文为一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了玩具店里降价销售的几种玩具的特点、价格以及玩具店的地址、电话和营业信息等。
7. 细节理解题。根据文章Toy Train的内容“Press a button and it plays music.(按一个按钮，它会播放音乐)”可知，玩具车能让你听音乐，故选A。
8. 细节理解题。根据文章Toy Duck的内容“Play with it in the bathtub (浴缸).(在浴缸里玩它)”以及Toy Plane的内容“It is not a fish, but it can swim under water.(它不是一条鱼，但它能在水下游泳)”可知，玩具鸭子和玩具飞机能在水里玩，故选B。
9. 细节理解题。根据文章Robot Dog的内容“It can walk. It can talk. Clap your hands to make it dance.(它可以走路。它可以说话。拍手让它跳舞)”可知，Anna如果想要买一个自己会动又能和她说话的玩具，他可以买机器狗，故选D。
10. 细节理解题。根据文章Toy Duck的内容“¥ 27(27美元)”和Robot Dog的内容“¥ 54(54美元)”可知，如果Anna买玩具鸭和机器狗的话，需要只顾27+54=81美元，故选A。
11. 细节理解题。根据文章表格最后的内容“Sun. and public holidays: 10:00-21:00(周日和公共假日：10:00-21:00)”可知，这个玩具店在周日和公共假日的营业时间是早上10点到晚上9点，故Anna星期天最早可以在上午10点到那里，故选C。
